Linkin Park

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in General Discussion edited January 2014
<a href="http://www.linkinpark.com/"; target="_blank">Linkin Park</a> could very well be the rock band of 2001. <a href="http://www.live105.com/"; target="_blank">Live 105</a>, the Bay Area's modern rock station, did their annual New Year's top 105 countdown and Linkin Park had 3 songs in the top 10 (#s 2, 7, 10)... Amazing!



I like LinkinPark because they are creative, dynamic, and original. Unlike many groups nowadays, they actually write and "play" their own music rather than having it manufactured for them.



So who else likes the band?
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  • Reply 1 of 38
    [quote]I like LinkinPark because they are creative, dynamic, and original.<hr></blockquote>



    *dies laughing*
  • Reply 2 of 38
    I liked them better when they were called limp bizkit..... oh yeah and they suck too.

  • Reply 3 of 38
    applenutapplenut Posts: 5,768member
    [quote]Originally posted by Xool:

    <strong>

    I like LinkinPark because they are creative, dynamic, and original. Unlike many groups nowadays, they actually write and "play" their own music rather than having it manufactured for them. </strong><hr></blockquote>



    lol.



    wait, they actually write their own music!? wow
  • Reply 4 of 38
    groveratgroverat Posts: 10,872member
    Xool, I'm afraid I'm going to have to join this chorus of anti-Linkin Park.



    However, I understand *why* you like them, and I'm sure your age has deprived you of some good hard rock. They are what is available to you, and I'm afraid you just don't have much to choose from anymore.



    A few songs I encourage you to pick up, back when hard rock wasn't as much of a commodity:



    - Anything off of Deftone's "Adrenaline" (1995)

    - Anything from Korn's first album (1994), nothing after, they went straight downhill. (especially "Divine" or "Ball Tongue")



    This new wave of synth-metal 16 year olds who are more into their costumes than their music might be your thing, though, but all power to you anyway.
  • Reply 5 of 38
    Oh my god that's the band that does that horrible freaking crap music.
  • Reply 6 of 38
    xoolxool Posts: 2,460member
    So if I mention Nine Inch Nails, what kind of discussion does that bring up...?



    Sure LinkinPark is new... I'm really excited about what their Sophomore album will bring, as it will make or break them IMHO.



    What is great about 'Park is the diversity. How many bands can successfully mix so many genres? They are not just one thing. And while they can't be everything to everyone, I think their mix of lyrics (both vocals and rap) and music (hard and yet soothing at times -- keep in mind that I swoon the second I hear a piano in any rock song) are their chief assets.



    And what's the age comment about? While I'm not a geezer I'm not some young'n either... *sheesh*
  • Reply 7 of 38
    emaneman Posts: 7,204member
    Great... another Linkin Park thread. Wasn't the old one when AI first came back enough?
  • Reply 8 of 38
    marcmarc Posts: 19member
    I was on my mates boat and his dads mate was playing the park on his discman so me and my mate got sick of over hearing it so we stood and stomped on his mates earphones.



    was anyone at the bdo with limp bizkit, i was in the auckland one and they well yes
  • Reply 9 of 38
    [quote]So if I mention Nine Inch Nails, what kind of discussion does that bring up...?<hr></blockquote>



    Talented Joy Division protege.



    [quote]What is great about 'Park is the diversity. How many bands can successfully mix so many genres?<hr></blockquote>



    U2 can mix and match genres like there's no tomorrow.



    Linkin Park is like a shit sandwich.



    Nuff said.
  • Reply 10 of 38
    [quote]Originally posted by Xool:

    <strong>What is great about 'Park is the diversity. How many bands can successfully mix so many genres?</strong><hr></blockquote>



    "successfully" <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
  • Reply 11 of 38
    artman @_@artman @_@ Posts: 2,546member
    Linkin Park = <a href="http://purerubbish.com/www/"; target="_blank">Pure Rubbish</a>



    Watch out for these guys...
  • Reply 12 of 38
    groveratgroverat Posts: 10,872member
    U2... mixing genres...







    U2 hasn't had an above-average song in a decade.
  • Reply 13 of 38
    [quote]Originally posted by Xool:

    So who else likes the band?<hr></blockquote>

    I do.



    [quote]Originally posted by spicoli:

    I liked them better when they were called limp bizkit..... oh yeah and they suck too.<hr></blockquote>

    Since when were they called Limp Bizkit? Never. They don't even sound anything like Limp Bizkit so why the reference?



    For the record, they used to be called Hybrid Theory before changing their name to Linkin Park. Go to mp3.com and do a search for 'hybrid theory.'



    [quote]Originally posted by applenut:

    wait, they actually write their own music!? wow<hr></blockquote>

    Yes. Mike and Chester write the lyrics/music.



    [quote]Originally posted by groverat:

    A few songs I encourage you to pick up, back when hard rock wasn't as much of a commodity:



    - Anything off of Deftone's "Adrenaline" (1995)

    - Anything from Korn's first album (1994), nothing after, they went straight downhill. (especially "Divine" or "Ball Tongue")<hr></blockquote>

    I'll second that. Both are great CDs.



    [quote]Originally posted by Xool:

    What is great about 'Park is the diversity.<hr></blockquote>

    Some songs that you wouldn't hear if you've only heard their CD:

    ?My December (personal fav.)

    ?High Voltage

    ?Step Up

    ?Part of Me

    ?And One
  • Reply 14 of 38
    [quote]Originally posted by crawlingparanoia:

    <strong>

    Some songs that you wouldn't hear if you've only heard their CD:

    ?My December (personal fav.)

    ?High Voltage

    ?Step Up

    ?Part of Me

    ?And One</strong><hr></blockquote>

    the reason for the comparison is

    its the same type of music...shity no talent guys trying to rap.. oh and i forget screaming. the only time that metal and hip hop sounded good was anthrax and bad brains.



    i could care less what there old name used to be.

    they are a horrible band.
  • Reply 15 of 38
    cosmocosmo Posts: 662member
    Do I like Linkin Park? Yes.

    Am I going to get into this pointless argument? No.

    Whether or not a form of art is "good" or "bad" is strictly based on opinion. Music is no exception. I don't know why people make posts that serve no purpose other than to insult another's taste. It is possible to discuss things without insulting the other party involved in the discussion.
  • Reply 16 of 38
    [quote]Originally posted by spicoli:

    i could care less what there old name used to be.

    they are a horrible band.

    <hr></blockquote>

    I'm just trying to make a clarification. If they're horrible, well then that's just your opinion.
  • Reply 17 of 38
    falconfalcon Posts: 458member
    I like Linkin Park. Not all of there songs, but Crawling and In the End are good songs.
  • Reply 18 of 38
    Anybody heard Backstreet Boys' new hit???



    :: ducks ::



    JK!



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  • Reply 19 of 38
    [quote]Originally posted by Falcon:

    <strong> In the End are good songs.</strong><hr></blockquote>



    That's the one I hate the most. My wife and I laugh at that song when it's on the radio. What trite crap.
  • Reply 20 of 38
    trick falltrick fall Posts: 1,271member
    [quote] I like LinkinPark because they are creative, dynamic, and original. Unlike many groups nowadays, they actually write and "play" their own music rather than having it manufactured for them. <hr></blockquote>



    First off, I don't hate Linkin Park, I think they have some good pop songs, but beleive me there's not that much difference in the way a Linkin Park record is put together and the way an NSYNC record is. More like different target markets.





    [quote]Talented Joy Division protege. <hr></blockquote>



    Gonzo,Just got the box set for Xmas. You really need to check out <a href="http://www.thedopes.net"; target="_blank">www.thedopes.net</a> Well actually you don't really need to, but I would love to get some feedback as to what you think.
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